Consent Awareness WeekGuidesWorkplaces

Respect at work is everyone’s business

Employers, teams, and people leaders shape whether a workplace feels safe. Consent Awareness Week is a low-pressure moment to strengthen that culture: revisit the basics, make support easy to find, and give staff simple, practical ways to take part.

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Ways your organization might take part

Pick what suits your size and sector. Small gestures count.

  • Revisit your policiesRefresh your respectful-workplace and harassment policies, and make sure everyone knows how to report and what happens next.
  • Make support visibleShare your Employee Assistance Program and local support services somewhere people will actually see them.
  • Offer a learning momentHost a short session or share the consent frameworks from the main guide at a team meeting. Keep it practical and non-punitive.
  • Equip people leadersHelp managers respond well when someone discloses harm. The We Believe You approach is a good starting point.
  • Model everyday consentRespect for time, boundaries, and communication is consent culture too. Leaders set the tone.

Unionized workplace?

If your workplace has a union, this work is stronger together. See the guide for unions and consider partnering with your local on shared education and events.

Support: If you or someone you know has been subjected to sexual violence, you can connect with your Employee Assistance Program, a local sexual assault centre, or another support service. In an emergency, contact your local emergency number.